Before anyone’s imagination runs wild, I’m not talking about that “B” word. I’m talking about another “B” word – one that plays a much larger role at… Read more “Don’t Call Me the “B” Word”
Category: Foster Care
Locks, My Friends
With the oversized ring of keys, I look like a janitor – in my home, no less. Not something that I envisioned as a parent. But a… Read more “Locks, My Friends”
Thank you, Simone – But Sadly Not Every Adoption Journey is Paved in Gold
Following the first day of the women’s gymnastics competition at the Rio Olympics, NBC announcer Al Trautwig infamously tweeted. They may be mom and dad but they… Read more “Thank you, Simone – But Sadly Not Every Adoption Journey is Paved in Gold”
A Child’s Fantasy of the Perfect Parent
I will always remember the day. In a moment of overwhelming frustration, my teenage son Michael blurted a totally unexpected yet brutally honest statement. How can you… Read more “A Child’s Fantasy of the Perfect Parent”
Begging for Foster Parents: A Sad Sign of the Times
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Or should I say Foster Care Crisis Month? In Indiana – like many Midwestern states, the current crisis is rooted in… Read more “Begging for Foster Parents: A Sad Sign of the Times”